Version 1.1 — Last updated March 22, 2026
DroneSkycast ("we", "us", "our") operates the DroneSkycast service accessible at droneskycast.com. For GDPR purposes, DroneSkycast acts as the data controller for personal data collected through the Service.
Contact: our contact form.
| Data Type | What We Collect | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Account | Email address, full name, password hash, phone number | Contract performance |
| Usage | Flight checks run, locations searched, drone model, check results | Legitimate interest (service operation) |
| Payment | Billing email, subscription status (card data handled by Stripe — we never store card numbers) | Contract performance |
| Cookies | Session token, UI preferences (theme, drone model), analytics | Legitimate interest (service operation) |
| Analytics | Anonymous page views and feature usage events | Legitimate interest (product improvement) |
| Server logs | IP addresses, request paths, HTTP status codes (no PII in log content) | Legitimate interest (security) |
We use the data from our users to get the latest weather data from our providers and to generate AI briefings. We also use it to manage accounts, provide customer support, and send important notifications (e.g., subscription updates, security alerts). We do not sell personal data to third parties. We do not use data for advertising purposes.
| Data Type | Retention Period | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Flight checks (free users) | 90 days | Free tier benefit limit |
| Flight checks (Pro users) | 2 years | Pro benefit |
| Account data | Until account deletion (+ 30-day soft delete buffer) | Service provision |
| Payment records | 7 years | Legal/tax requirement |
| Analytics events | 12 months rolling | Product improvement |
| Server logs | 30 days | Security and debugging only |
Depending on your location, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
You can exercise your deletion and export rights directly from your Profile settings. For other requests, fill out our contact form. We will respond within 30 days.
By using DroneSkycast you agree to our use of cookies. We use the following:
We protect your data using industry-standard security measures including: bcrypt password hashing, HTTPS encryption in transit, rate limiting on authentication endpoints, and encrypted storage of third-party API tokens. In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users and relevant supervisory authorities within 72 hours as required by GDPR Article 33.
The Service is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via email or in-app notification at least 30 days before they take effect. The version number and "last updated" date at the top of this page always reflect the current version.